Jobs at Ascentech Services Limited

Overview of this Role

• We are seeking a commercial sales executive that will be responsible for actively seeking out and engaging customer prospects to sell freight forwarding and logistics services.
• The role includes revenue generation, securing profitable business deals, and managing key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and retention. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the logistics and freight industry and be able to deliver tailored solutions to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities in the freight forwarding and logistics market to consistently meet or exceed sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships by providing exceptional service and tailored logistics solutions.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential clients and understand the competitive landscape.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and proposals to potential clients, showcasing the company's capabilities and benefits.
• Negotiate contract terms with clients and work closely with the operations team to ensure fulfillment of agreed upon services.
• Regularly meet with key accounts to understand their ongoing needs and to ensure their expectations are being met by the company's services.
• Proactively manage customer issues and concerns, working collaboratively with other departments to resolve them promptly.
• Collaborate with the marketing department to create targeted sales campaigns, promotional materials, and other marketing strategies to attract new customers.
• Keep abreast of the latest industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to provide clients with informed recommendations.
• Conduct post-sale follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction, encourage repeat business, and obtain customer referrals.
• Utilize a CRM system to manage sales pipeline, document customer interactions, and generate sales reports for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven sales experience in the freight forwarding industry for 3-5 years.
• Strong understanding of sales performance metrics and the ability to close sales.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Experience in managing multiple accounts effectively.
• Must be results-driven and have a consistent track record of achieving revenue targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

Working Conditions:

• - Primarily office-based with frequent travel to client sites and industry events.
• - Extended hours may be required to achieve sales targets and meet client needs.

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Job Summary

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Modern Trade / E-Commerce Executive to manage and drive our brand’s presence across modern trade and online marketplaces.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with business registration and onboarding on e-commerce platforms, as well as a strong understanding of digital retail operations, product listing, and sales optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Register and onboard the company on relevant e-commerce platforms and marketplaces.
• Manage relationships with e-commerce partners, aggregators, and modern trade outlets.
• Ensure accurate and timely upload of product listings, descriptions, pricing, and images.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with supply chain to prevent out-of-stock situations.
• Track, analyze, and report on sales performance, promotions, and customer feedback.
• Support negotiations and agreements with e-commerce platforms and modern trade partners.
• Develop and execute online promotional campaigns to drive visibility and sales.
• Stay updated with platform policies, industry trends, and competitor activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Proven experience in business registration and onboarding on e-commerce platforms.
• Minimum of 2–5years’ experience in e-commerce operations, sales, or modern trade.
• Strong knowledge of e-commerce platforms (e.g., Jumia, Konga, Amazon, Shopify, etc.).
• Good negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Key Competencies:

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Customer-focused with a sales-driven mindset.
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn.